corrects

noun

A correct response.

verb

(transitive) To make something that was wrong become right; to remove error from.

(transitive) To inform (someone) of their error.

(by extension, transitive) To grade (examination papers).

(transitive) To discipline; to punish.

adjective

Free from error; true; accurate.

With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

adverb

Correctly.

Roots

regorect- · Latin · rule, guide straight

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